The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0890-2016·Announced 2016-03-02

Olympus GIF-H180 Video Gastroscope Recalled for Distal Coil Detachment

Integrated Medical Systems Inc is recalling 275 Olympus GIF-H180 video gastroscopes because excessive pressure can cause the internal coil pipe assembly to detach, preventing proper angulation.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. The hazard involves a mechanical failure that could impair the intended operation of a medical device during a procedure, representing a risk of harm where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Integrated Medical Systems Inc is recalling 275 units of the Olympus Model No. GIF-H180 flexible scope, large diameter, video gastroscope. The recall involves instruments distributed nationwide in the United States and in Australia.

The recall was initiated because if excessive pressure is applied to the distal end of the endoscope, the internal coil pipe assembly at the distal end can become detached. When this occurs, the angulation of the endoscope may not operate as intended. The source text does not report any specific injuries, illnesses, or deaths associated with this defect.

Healthcare facilities and users should identify affected instruments by checking the serial numbers listed in the official recall notice. Users should stop using the affected devices and contact Integrated Medical Systems Inc for instructions on repair or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Olympus, Model No. GIF-H180, flexible scope, large diameter, video gastroscope
Affected units
275

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (20)

  • Serial Numbers: 2003035
  • 2704738
  • 2704724
  • 2809007
  • 2808939
  • 2105965
  • 2808765
  • 2004365
  • 2004669
  • 2902353
  • 2902347
  • 2902342
  • 2004663
  • 2602122
  • 2105267
  • 2601317
  • 2806231
  • 2805648
  • 2808714
  • 2807053

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 22 recalled by Integrated Medical Systems Inc under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 22 products in this recall →